After Eating a Carbohydrate-Rich Meal, the Mammalian Pancreas Increases Its

Question

After eating a carbohydrate-rich meal, the mammalian pancreas increases its secretion of
A) ecdysone.
B) glucagon.
C) thyroxine.
D) oxytocin.
E) insulin.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas. Insulin helps lower blood sugar levels by allowing cells to take in glucose from the bloodstream to use for energy or storage.